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▼ Record Heat Turns Deadly In Japan On Sunday
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All-time high temperature records were broken on Sunday in Japan as temperatures soared over 38 C (100 F).
Summerlike temperatures took over Japan on Sunday with temperatures rising to 39.5 C (103 F) on the island of Hokkaido, according to the Japanese Meteorological Agency.
This was the first time the temperature has ever risen past 38 C (100.4 F) in Hokkaido. This high temperature also broke the record for the hottest temperature during the month of May in all of Japan.
The previous record high temperature in Hokkaido was 37.8 (100 F) set in Otofuke on June 3, 2014.
The heat turned deadly when two people died on Sunday in northern Japan. A third person is in serious condition after collapsing during a marathon, according to The Strait Times.
A strong ridge of high pressure across the country set the stage for a hot weekend. In Saroma, where the record temperatures were set, a downsloping wind helped to further warm the air.
A downsloping wind happens when air is blown from higher to lower elevations, such as on the leeward side of mountains. This sinking motion causes warming.
he Strait Times also reported that at least 40 trains services in eastern Hokkaido were canceled over concerns that the extreme heat may distort the tracks.
AccuWeather meteorologists expect that Monday will be another hot day across the country with similar temperatures to Sunday. However, the wind flow across Hokkaido may not be as favorable to get such extreme temperatures. These areas will be a few degrees lower compared to Sunday.
A cold front sweeping across the country will bring a noticeable cooldown and rain to most areas by Tuesday or Tuesday night.
Download the free AccuWeather app to receive the up-to-date forecast for weather conditions in your community.
Summerlike temperatures took over Japan on Sunday with temperatures rising to 39.5 C (103 F) on the island of Hokkaido, according to the Japanese Meteorological Agency.
This was the first time the temperature has ever risen past 38 C (100.4 F) in Hokkaido. This high temperature also broke the record for the hottest temperature during the month of May in all of Japan.
The previous record high temperature in Hokkaido was 37.8 (100 F) set in Otofuke on June 3, 2014.
The heat turned deadly when two people died on Sunday in northern Japan. A third person is in serious condition after collapsing during a marathon, according to The Strait Times.
A strong ridge of high pressure across the country set the stage for a hot weekend. In Saroma, where the record temperatures were set, a downsloping wind helped to further warm the air.
A downsloping wind happens when air is blown from higher to lower elevations, such as on the leeward side of mountains. This sinking motion causes warming.
he Strait Times also reported that at least 40 trains services in eastern Hokkaido were canceled over concerns that the extreme heat may distort the tracks.
AccuWeather meteorologists expect that Monday will be another hot day across the country with similar temperatures to Sunday. However, the wind flow across Hokkaido may not be as favorable to get such extreme temperatures. These areas will be a few degrees lower compared to Sunday.
A cold front sweeping across the country will bring a noticeable cooldown and rain to most areas by Tuesday or Tuesday night.
Download the free AccuWeather app to receive the up-to-date forecast for weather conditions in your community.
- May 27, 2019
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